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U.S. Laboratories with expertise in biology, chemistry or radiation should consider signing up to help first responders in environmental emergencies. Learn more about the ERLN in this post!
Read MoreThe Thanksgiving holiday reminds us all to be grateful for our resources. The wisdom of 'Thanksgiving' is reflected by scientists who benefit our society by using eco-friendly practices, whenever possible, in their labs.
Read MoreSo you want to use 'green' plastic labware, but news headlines about a UN environmental report has you perplexed… 'Biodegradable' Plastics Are A Big Fat Lie. Well, don't worry! Plastic labware can still be a good sustainability option
Read MoreBefore clown hysteria, there was biohazard hysteria! Read about today's options for sustainable biohazard disposal.
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Promoting the efficient use of your freezer system protects your lab's work, and fits well along side your green lab sustainability goals.
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Got electronics on your lab bench? As in...shakers, vortex mixers, stirrers, heat blocks, centrifuges, microplate readers, water baths...etc, etc. What about a computer and accouterments at your desk? Did you know that these devices are all drawing electricity, even when they are switched off? Depending on your situation, this type of “phantom electricity” can add up to around 25% of your building's total electric bill!
Read MoreThe authors of a new Nature Chemistry commentary have introduced the idea of “One-world Chemistry” to transform Chemistry into a science of sustainability.
Read MoreDrexel University has a biowall akin to the amazon rain forest. You can also improve your lab's indoor air quality!
Read MoreLabconscious is an open resource for biologists to support sustainability and green laboratory work to reduce the environmental footprint of bench science.
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